Tag: Manufacturing
Valves workers hopeful of getting pay by Christmas
More than 100 workers made redundant from Ballarat company John Valves, are hopeful they will be paid their entitlements by Christmas.[MORE]
Ford workers welcome news of jobs reprieve
Hundreds of Victorian Ford workers who were expecting to lose their jobs have now been told their employment is secure.[MORE]
ASIC called on to probe John Valves collapse
Corporate watchdog ASIC will be asked to investigate the finances of failed Ballarat manufacturer, John Valves. [MORE]
John Valves liquidated, union demands answers
Central Victorian company John Valves is set to be liquidated and 130 employees have been stood down, prompting unionists to demand an investigation.[MORE]
Pro-mulesing board elected to peak wool group
Wool growers have voted in a new board of pro-mulesing directors to the peak industry group, Australian Wool Innovations. [MORE]
Truck company defends Brisbane job cuts
Volvo Commercial Vehicles Aust has defended its decision to make 130 Brisbane staff redundant one week before Christmas.[MORE]
Mulesing vote could change face of Aust wool industry
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A national vote by wool producers is shaping up to be one of the most important elections in the history of the wool industry.[MORE]
Vic Govt unveils manufacturing plan
The Victorian Government says it will buy more products locally to boost the State's economy as part of a $245-million dollar plan for the manufacturing sector.[MORE]
Employees pessimistic about future of Ballarat company
Employees of Ballarat manufacturer, John Valves are pessimistic about the company's future.[MORE]
Small business panicking as crisis keeps biting
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It has been a crushing couple of weeks for Australian businesses already battered and bruised by the global financial crisis.[MORE]
Liquidators recommend John Valves liquidation
The 120 workers of a troubled Ballarat manufacturer have received a further setback, with administrators recommending it be liquidated after the deadline passed for them to find a new buyer.[MORE]
Ballarat factory workers doing it tough: union
A union says workers caught up in the John Valves situation in Ballarat are battling on under very difficult conditions.[MORE]
Ex-car boss critical of federal support package
A former car industry boss is critical of the big federal package to support Australian car makers.[MORE]
Administrators set Friday deadline for Ballarat company
The administrators of Ballarat company John Valves have until Friday to decide the company's future.[MORE]
Unpaid workers' jobs may be saved, administrators say
The administrators of a Ballarat manufacturing company facing liquidation have told its 130 workers there is hope their jobs can be saved.[MORE]
Future of Ballarat company still up in the air
The union representing employees of John Valves in Ballarat have been told it is unlikely their jobs will be saved.[MORE]
Carr hits back at Opposition's industry pessimism
Federal Industry Minister Kim Carr says he does not believe Australia's manufacturing sector is deteriorating.[MORE]
Plans to sell Ballarat company collapse
Ballarat company John Valves will be liquidated and its employees sacked.[MORE]
Car assistance package 'no guarantee' against job losses
The Federal Government says there is no guarantee its $6b car assistance package will prevent further job losses.[MORE]
Car union welcomes SA industry boost
The union representing car manufacturing workers in South Australia says the Federal Government's support package will give its members some much-needed job security.[MORE]
Govt urged to toughen energy standards for appliances
The Climate Institute says Australian consumers should have better information about the efficiency of appliances.[MORE]
Martin Meters suspends taxi screen production
The only approved manufacturer of taxi security screens says he will not have enough made to cover all Victorian cabs by the end of the year.[MORE]
Bathurst factory innovation to boost jobs
The production of an innovative building block at a Bathurst factory will create 50 new jobs.[MORE]
Decision looms on John Valves buyer
Union delegates say a buyer for John Valves will be decided on by Monday.[MORE]
Defence force contract for Tas liferaft company
A Tasmanian company has won a $7 million contract with the British Defence Force to supply liferafts.[MORE]
